Convert North Korean Won to Kyrgystani Som
Please provide values below to convert North Korean Won [KPW] to Kyrgystani Som [KGS], or Convert Kyrgystani Som to North Korean Won.
How to Convert North Korean Won to Kyrgystani Som
1 KPW = 10.3096090138057 KGS
Example: convert 15 KPW to KGS:
15 KPW = 15 × 10.3096090138057 KGS = 154.644135207086 KGS
North Korean Won to Kyrgystani Som Conversion Table
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North Korean Won
The North Korean Won (KPW) is the official currency of North Korea, used for everyday transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The North Korean Won was first introduced in 1947, replacing the Korean won used during the Japanese occupation, and has undergone several redenominations and reforms since then.
Current Use
Today, the KPW is primarily used domestically in North Korea, with limited acceptance outside the country; it is subject to strict government control and currency regulations.
Kyrgystani Som
The Kyrgystani Som (KGS) is the official currency of Kyrgyzstan, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Som was introduced in 1993, replacing the Soviet ruble, as part of Kyrgyzstan's independence and economic transition to establish a national currency.
Current Use
The Kyrgystani Som is actively used in everyday transactions, banking, and financial markets within Kyrgyzstan, with ongoing efforts to stabilize and modernize its economy.